Super League Kerala: Calicut FC to meet Thiruvananthapuram Kombans at EMS Corporation Stadium on Sept. 26 — broadcast details
Calicut FC will play Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC at the EMS Corporation Stadium in the Super League Kerala on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 IST. Viewers in India can stream the match on Zee5 and follow linear coverage on Unite8 Sports; fans in the UAE can watch via Etisalat.
The 2026 edition is the third season of the Super League Kerala; the campaign opened earlier when Thrissur Magic faced Kannur Warriors and the EMS Corporation Stadium is set to host the second match of matchday 1. Both Calicut FC and Thiruvananthapuram Kombans enter the fixture seeking an opening victory to build early momentum in the tournament.
Calicut FC arrive with a record that includes winning the inaugural Super League Kerala trophy and becoming the first SLK side to qualify for two consecutive playoffs, and the club have signalled their intent to push for another strong campaign in season three. The side has been affected off the field: Rijohn Jose passed away in a bike accident and teammate Gani Ahmed Nigam has been diagnosed with severe injuries, developments the club has had to manage ahead of the new season.
Thiruvananthapuram Kombans have strengthened their technical staff by appointing Ian Andrew Gillan, the SLK champions’ coach and a former head coach of Calicut FC. After a “decent last season,” Kombans FC hope to open with a positive result and secure three points against Gillan’s former club.
Matchday logistics confirm the fixture will take place at the EMS Corporation Stadium on 26 September 2026 with a 19:30 IST kick-off, forming the second game of the opening matchday. Broadcast arrangements for the Super League Kerala 2026 list Zee5 for digital streaming in India, Unite8 Sports for linear coverage, and Etisalat for viewers in the UAE.
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The Super League Kerala match between Calicut FC and Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC will be played on 26 September 2026 at the EMS Corporation Stadium; the outcome will provide either side an early boost in the 2026 competition.